When it comes to making dinner, why not keep it simple with just one pot (or pan and tray) to minimise the clean-up afterwards? From the easiest butter chicken you’ll ever make to creamy pastas and risottos, rich roasts, hearty stews and warming soups, this collection of quick and easy one-pot meals has all your family favourites covered.
The finer things in life are often the simplest, says Yotam Ottolenghi, whose super-easy twist on spaghetti offers texture and flavour in equal measure. Cooked in one pan, this dish will take your kitchen credentials to a new level.
Think chicken breast is boring? Think again. Colin Fassnidge turns what's generally thought of as a 'boring' piece of chicken into a parmigiana/pizza-style one-pan meal. Be sure to serve with plenty of toasted bread to scoop up all those delectable pan flavours.
This comforting risotto will lift your winter entertaining game.
“A paella is one of my ultimate midweek meals, and this cheat’s version can be ready in under 30 minutes. Plus, there’s only one pan to wash up!” – Lucy Nunes.
A creamy classic comfort dish. You can choose to make your own yoghurt flatbreads, or use store-bought to save on time.
This veg-packed one-pot wonder is the midweek lift you need.
This dish is also a great way to finish up any packets of frozen seafood you have in the freezer. You can buy a marinara mix or make up your own with your favourite seafood.
This radicchio risotto is ridiculously good.
Who doesn’t enjoy delicious, saucy pasta which takes only 1 pan to cook and is ready on the table in under 30 minutes? This is our take on the beloved pepperoni pizza with chunks of soft bocconcini, crispy pepperoni and fresh basil leaves with a few crunchy fried capers snuck in and some chilli flakes if you like it hot.
Ellie and Sam Studd dish up a hearty one-pot wonder which features an ancient Greek cheese that’s been kept under wraps for generations. It’s time you were in on the secret.
“Use a good-quality chicken stock – it will make all the difference to the sauce." – Dominic Smith
This easy lamb kofte is the perfect dish for any and all occasions.
Here is an easy but infallible marriage of a few humble ingredients. Every town, village and hamlet in Italy's Marche area has a variation on this chicken maryland recipe, but what they all share is a strong sense of regional pride and, most importantly, glorious flavours. This keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days, and the flavours will improve over time. As it cools, the sauce will firm up, so make sure you reheat it thoroughly to allow it to return to its liquid state.
"Who would have thought curdled yoghurt could be so delicious? Also the way the golden slopes of the chicken thighs rise up from the pan reminds me of Gibraltar, the rock island actually named after the general." – Matt Preston
This one-pan wonder will be the only weeknight dinner you want to make from now.
